Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 7 - Countering the Negative Half Guard to Back Take

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Lucas now shows how he counters when his opponent tries to step back to the negative half guard. Before his opponent can establish the position, Lucas blocks him by bringing his knee to his chest. Now he pushes his opponent at the hips and armpit, and stretches with his leg to attack the back.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 6 - Sweep and Back Take when Opponent Passes Your Guard

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Lucas now shows how to incorporate the half guard sweep series while or after your opponent has passed your guard and is in side control. Lucas makes sure to get the underhook, and with his other arm he reaches through the legs and controls the near ankle. He bridges and hooks the leg as he did before, and walks to the side giving him the leverage to roll his opponent and attack the back.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 5 - Dog Fight Sweep 3 to Back Take

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Lucas shows another back take variation from the dog fight position. He dives underneath to the deep half guard and goes for the sweep shown in the previous technique, however his opponent posts with his hand to defend. Lucas takes the opportunity to swim his head out from underneath and take his opponent's back.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 4 - Dog Fight Sweep 2 to Back Take

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Lucas shows another sweep option from the dog fight position. He goes for the first sweep, but his opponent pushes his weight against Lucas to defend. Lucas reacts by diving to the deep half guard, keeping the leg hooked, and continues to roll through to finish on top. Now he can unhook the leg to pass the guard, and when his opponent tries to roll away, he takes the back.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 3 - Dog Fight Sweep 1

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Lucas shows the first sweep he uses after setting up the dog fight position. With his underhook arm reaching all the way across his opponent's back, Lucas stretches his hook on the trapped leg and drives to the side, smashing his opponent down before passing. He also has the option to take the back from here.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 2 - Setting Up the Dog Fight from Half Guard

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Lucas shows how to set up his position he calls the dog fight, from the half guard. Starting with the knee shield, he sits up and gets the underhook, reaching across his opponent's back. Lucas makes sure to control the far arm and keep his head close to the chest. He hooks his opponent's leg with his leg and comes to his knees, making sure to pinch the leg tight between his knees. Now he is in the dog fight position, where he has many attack options.

Lucas Leite Half Guard and Back Attacks 1 - Interveiw

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Xande sits down with Lucas and they talk about how he got into Jiu-Jitsu and what it's like training with the Checkmat team.